KICKBOXERS! We are implementing a new online RSVP system to manage class sizes!

It is quick, easy and will help us improve the quality of our service. This week (1/31-2/5) will be a transition/testing stage at AMA Bryant with online RSVP required beginning the week of 2/6. If you prefer, call us at 206-528-3737 to RSVP by phone.

Step 1: Go to AMA’s Online RSVP Scheduler

*You can also access AMA’s Online RSVP Scheduler by clicking the Student Resources button at the top right of the AlphaMartialArts.com website and selecting RSVP Kickboxing from the drop down menu.

You will see a screen that looks like this:

Step 2: Click the Sign Up Now button for the day/time you would like to attend class

You will see a screen that looks like this:

Step 3: Enter your First Name and Last Name in the New to our site? box on the right.

Step 4: Follow the on screen instructions to complete your new user registration and RSVP for class.

Step 5: Come to class and sweat, smile and learn

PS: Please email us feedback about this new RSVP system!

PPS: You can modify the display on the RSVP Scheduler screen to display only Kickboxing Classes by clicking the All Class Types drop down in the upper right corner of the screen and selecting Adults Kickboxing. You will then see a screen that looks like this:

This week we’re shining light on unhealthy behaviors and also discussing health goals for 2012. As a leader we need to both discourage negative, unhealthy behaviors and encourage positive, healthy behaviors in those who look to us for guidance. Of the many unhealthy behaviors, which do you see as being the biggest problems or the most pervasive problems among those you lead. (i.e. poor eating, watching too much TV, smoking, drugs, excessive alcohol consumption, poor sleeping habits, etc)? As a leader, what health goals are you making for yourself in 2012? This week your Powerful Thought Assignment is to write down your formal health goals for 2012. Think about nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, and other habits of health. What are you committing to achieveing in 2012?

This week we are talking about health and physical activity. As we are all here weall know that physical activity is important for optimal health — both physical and mental. When you think about the young people in your life — in our community — or even in our country, how do you see their participation in physical activity? Do you feel that young people have become less active? Does it depend on age? As leaders,  how can we encourage young people to make physical activity part of their daily schedule? How would you encourage someone who isn’t particularly active to get active? This week your Powerful Thought Assignment is to take inventory on your own physical activity. Are you doing enough? Are you engaged while doing it? What adjustments, if any, need to be made?

This week we are talking about nutrition and health. Nutrition is one of those areas that can suffer when we get busy…or stressed…or depressed…or sometimes even when we get happy! We know from experience that what people say is true; you put garbage in, you get garbage out (GIGO). As leaders, how can we stress the importance of good nutrition as a prerequisite for goal achievement and performance? How do you find nutrition plays a role in your own performance and goal achievement? This week your Powerful Thought Assignment  is to get honest with yourself. When it comes to good nutrition and hydration, are you leading by example? What adjustments do you need to make for better health? For optimal health?

Alpha Martial Arts “I Love Kickboxing Seattle” program is featured on Groupon today, Saturday 1/7/12 thru Monday 1/9/12! If you just bought the deal please call us at 206-528-3737 to schedule your first lesson at our AMA Bryant location (1 block N. of the University Village) or 206-322-1433 to schedule your first lesson at our AMA Capitol Hill location (2 blocks East of Trader Joe’s). You will begin with a group class and we will schedule your personal training session at the end of your 1st lesson. Click here to view our AMA Bryant schedule or AMA Capitol Hill schedule. Thanks and we look forward to “Fighting the Fat” with you!

This week, we’re talking about the definition of health and how to stay healthy through various means (i.e. good night’s sleep, good hygiene, stress management). Hww do you define your own “good health?” How do you know when you are at your healthiest? What signs tell you that you need to slow down and take care of yourself in a more purposeful way? And perhaps most importantly, when you find that you need to take better care of your health, do you? Perhaps we need to be thinking of our health more. As Dr. Robyn says; “The one who thinks about his health only after it is compromised is likely the one who will have to think about his health a great deal.” What suggestions do you have for young people who stay up all night and never seem to give themselves a break? This week your Powerful Thought Assignment is to rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 on your overall health. What is the one thing you can do to become a little healthier?

12 Days of AMA Fitness Challenge Day 12/12:

Complete the fitness exercise for Day 1, then complete the fitness exercise for Day 2 & Day 1, then complete Days 3, 2, & 1… all the way up to the current days workout and back to Day 1. See the lyrics for the “12 days of Christmas” for more details

• 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 3 x Squat Jumps, 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 4 x Burpees, 3 x Squat Jumps, 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 5 x Russian Twists, 4 x Burpees, 3 x Squat Jumps, 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 6 x Squat Thrusts, 5 x Russian Twists, 4 x Burpees, 3 x Squat Jumps, 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 7 x Sit Ups, 6 x Squat Thrusts, 5 x Russian Twists, 4 x Burpees, 3 x Squat Jumps, 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 8 x Push Ups, 7 x Sit Ups, 6 x Squat Thrusts, 5 x Russian Twists, 4 x Burpees, 3 x Squat Jumps, 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 9 x Backward Bumps, 8 x Push Ups, 7 x Sit Ups, 6 x Squat Thrusts, 5 x Russian Twists, 4 x Burpees, 3 x Squat Jumps, 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 10 x Squats, 9 x Backward Bumps, 8 x Push Ups, 7 x Sit Ups, 6 x Squat Thrusts, 5 x Russian Twists, 4 x Burpees, 3 x Squat Jumps, 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 11 x Lead Leg Round Kicks, 10 x Squats, 9 x Backward Bumps, 8 x Push Ups, 7 x Sit Ups, 6 x Squat Thrusts, 5 x Russian Twists, 4 x Burpees, 3 x Squat Jumps, 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches
• 100 Jumping Jacks, 11 x Lead Leg Round Kicks, 10 x Squats, 9 x Backward Bumps, 8 x Push Ups, 7 x Sit Ups, 6 x Squat Thrusts, 5 x Russian Twists, 4 x Burpees, 3 x Squat Jumps, 2 x 25 Alternating Lunges, 1 x 50 Alternating Punches

*Bonus points if you time yourself and post your time with your first name and last initial to the comments Have Fun!

AMA Fitness Challenge Day 11/12:

1 Jump Sit Up
2 Burpees
3 Jump Sit Ups
4 Explosion Jumping Jacks

5 Jump Sit Ups
6 Burpees
7 Jump Sit Ups
8 Explosion Jumping Jacks

9 Jump Sit Ups
10 Burpees
11 Jump Sit Ups
12 Explosion Jumping Jacks

12 Jump Sit Ups
11 Burpees
10 Jump Sit Ups
9 Explosion Jumping Jacks

8 Jump Sit Ups
7 Burpees
6 Jump Sit Ups
5 Explosion Jumping Jacks

4 Jump Sit Ups
3 Burpees
2 Jump Sit Ups
1 Explosion Jumping Jacks

*Bonus points if you time yourself and post your time with your first name and last initial to the comments Have Fun!

12 Days of AMA Fitness Challenge Day 12/12:

Complete the fitness exercise for Day 1, then complete the fitness exercise for Day 2 & Day 1, then complete Days 3, 2, & 1… all the way up to the current days workout and back to Day 1. See the lyrics for the “12 days of Christmas” for more details

• 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 3 x Squats, 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 4 x Backward Bumps, 3 x Squats, 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 5 x Push Ups, 4 x Backward Bumps, 3 x Squats, 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 6 x Sit Ups, 5 x Push Ups, 4 x Backward Bumps, 3 x Squats, 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 7 x Squat Thrusts, 6 x Sit Ups, 5 x Push Ups, 4 x Backward Bumps, 3 x Squats, 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 8 x Russian Twists, 7 x Squat Thrusts, 6 x Sit Ups, 5 x Push Ups, 4 x Backward Bumps, 3 x Squats, 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 9 x Burpees, 8 x Russian Twists, 7 x Squat Thrusts, 6 x Sit Ups, 5 x Push Ups, 4 x Backward Bumps, 3 x Squats, 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 10 x Squat Jumps,9 x Burpees, 8 x Russian Twists, 7 x Squat Thrusts, 6 x Sit Ups, 5 x Push Ups, 4 x Backward Bumps, 3 x Squats, 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 11 x Alternating Lunges, 10 x Squat Jumps,9 x Burpees, 8 x Russian Twists, 7 x Squat Thrusts, 6 x Sit Ups, 5 x Push Ups, 4 x Backward Bumps, 3 x Squats, 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks
• 100 Alternating Punches, 11 x Alternating Lunges, 10 x Squat Jumps,9 x Burpees, 8 x Russian Twists, 7 x Squat Thrusts, 6 x Sit Ups, 5 x Push Ups, 4 x Backward Bumps, 3 x Squats, 2 x 25 Lead Leg Round Kicks, 1 x 50 Jumping Jacks

Alternating Punches = Alternate hands Jab-Cross from Guard Stance (50 Jab-Cross Combos = 100 Alternating Punches)

AMA Fitness Challenge Day 9/12:

1 Jump Squat
2 Explosion Jumping Jacks
3 Jump Squats
4 Explosion Jumping Jacks
…all the way up to 11 Jump Squats & 12 Explosion Jumping Jacks

Jump Squat = Descend just like a regular squat, at the bottom JUMP, so that your legs extend and your feet leave the ground slightly at full extension.

Explosion Jumping Jack = Jump so that you are in the air with your feet straddled and arms overhead, land with feet together and hands at sides.

*Bonus points if you time yourself and post your time with your first name and last initial to the comments Have Fun!